San Marino is a representation that occupies 210. In the FIFA ranking. For years, it was associated as the greatest laughing stock of football Europe. She was able to lose matches with a double -digit number of goals – and not even with the biggest strong guests, but also Polish (0:10 in 2009). Currently, the representation of one of the smallest European countries is doing noticeably better than two decades ago. In September last year she won the first victory in the meeting in the meeting for points – when she beat Liechtenstein 1: 0.
San Marino – Bosnia and Herzegovina. Close to sensation in el. World Championships
As if that was not enough, in November San Marino repeated his success, winning with Liechtenstein again. Thus, he was promoted to the Ce league division. All this did not cause, of course, that anyone in Bosnia was afraid of the Saturday elimination match for the world championships. Especially that the Sergaja Barbarez team was his host.
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However, as it turned out: San Marino really made the Bosnian nerves of fans who could not imagine any other scenario than their team's victory. Until the break was 0: 0, and Bosnia was not able to create many convenient situations. Interestingly – in the second half the powerlessness of the Bosnians lasted. In the 62nd minute, however, Edin Dżeko checked in to the field. And that changed everything.
Former Manchester City or Inter striker just four minutes after entering the pitch, he did what he can do best. He received the ball from Amara Dedic on the sixteenth subway, fell into the penalty area with her and defeated the goalkeeper with an efficient shot. It was 1: 0 and at that moment Bosnia fans could breathe. Their team in the next minutes even had the opportunity to raise the result, but they did not use them.
The failure with just one goal is, however, a good result for San Marino. The European Cinderella showed that he should not be underestimated and must not always be a “provider” of free points.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – San Marino 1: 0 (0: 0)
Bosnia: Vasilj – Malić (Dedić 46 '), Katić (Bicakcic 84'), Barisić (Muhamerović 46 '), Burnić – Sunjić, Hajradinović, Tahirović – Gigović (Memić 46'), Bazdar (Dżeko 62 '), Demirović
San Marino: Colombo – Fabbri, Cevoli, Benvenuti, Riccardi (Mularoni 70 ') – Golinucci, Capicchioni (Valli Cadei 46'), Zannoni – Contadini (Benvenuti 70 '), Nanni (Giacopeti 69') Lazzari (Sensoli 66 ')
Gates: Dżeko 66 '
Yellow cards: Colombo 60 ', Dedić 74', Fabbri 74 '
Stadium: Bilino Polje, Zenica
Judge: Luis Miguel Branco Godinho